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Tl SISSL prides which functionary when a web browser connects to web site using the HTTPS protocol?

The correct answer is A. delivers secure communication over a network connection. TLS/SSL (used by HTTPS) establishes an encrypted, authenticated channel between a browser and a web server. Its primary function is ensuring data confidentiality and integrity over the network connection.

Section 4: Security Basics

Question

Tl SISSL prides which functionary when a web browser connects to web site using the HTTPS protocol?

Options

  • Adelivers secure communication over a network connection
  • Bprevents the web server from being compromised
  • Cprotects network packets from interception by intermedianes
  • Dstop the web browser from automatically downloading malware

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    88% (23)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    8% (2)

Why each option

TLS/SSL (used by HTTPS) establishes an encrypted, authenticated channel between a browser and a web server. Its primary function is ensuring data confidentiality and integrity over the network connection.

Adelivers secure communication over a network connectionCorrect

TLS/SSL performs a handshake that negotiates cipher suites and authenticates the server via a digital certificate, then encrypts all data exchanged between the browser and server. This combination of encryption, authentication, and integrity checking is precisely what 'delivering secure communication over a network connection' means in the context of HTTPS.

Bprevents the web server from being compromised

TLS/SSL does not protect the web server from being compromised - server security depends on patching, access controls, and hardening, not transport-layer encryption.

Cprotects network packets from interception by intermedianes

While TLS encrypts packets so intercepted traffic is unreadable, this is a mechanism of secure communication rather than a separate or distinct function from answer A.

Dstop the web browser from automatically downloading malware

TLS/SSL has no capability to detect or block malware downloads - that responsibility belongs to antivirus software, browser content filters, or endpoint protection tools.

Concept tested: TLS/SSL function in HTTPS secure communication

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/security/tls/tls-ssl-schannel-ssp-overview

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#SSL/TLS#HTTPS#secure communication#encryption

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